Technical Leader – Space & Defence Imaging Systems
Introduction
Teledyne DALSA, part of Teledyne Technologies, designs and manufactures advanced CMOS and CCD image sensors and cameras used in demanding applications worldwide. Within our Space & Defence group, teams deliver custom and semi‑custom imaging solutions for airborne and space missions where performance, reliability, and precision matter most.
If you enjoy owning the technical direction of complex programmes and working with multidisciplinary experts to turn specifications into flight‑ready hardware, this role offers both challenge and impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead the technical execution of one or more Space & Defence imaging projects from concept to delivery
- Ensure products meet customer specifications, performance targets, and quality standards
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks across the project lifecycle
- Work closely with the Project Manager to align scope, schedule, and technical priorities
- Guide and coordinate sensor, electronics, mechanical, process, and test specialists
- Interface with manufacturing, purchasing, and CMOS development teams
- Prepare, review, and maintain technical reports and project documentation
- Provide clear technical guidance to customers, supported by subject‑matter experts
What you need
- Required: Broad systems‑level understanding of electronics, mechanics, optics, and process engineering
- Required: Solid knowledge of semiconductor theory and CMOS image sensors
- Required: Proven experience leading technical projects in a multidisciplinary environment
- Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal report writing
- Required: Degree in Physics, Nanotechnology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Required: 5+ years’ design or development experience
- Required: Ability to evaluate risk and drive technical change
- Advantage: Experience with ECSS, MIL standards, or space systems
What we offer
- Work on mission‑critical Space & Defence imaging programmes
- Deep technical challenges with real‑world impact
- Collaboration across Teledyne’s global engineering teams
- A stable, engineering‑driven organisation with long‑term programmes
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and grow technically
What happens next
Applications are reviewed by our recruitment team, followed by an initial discussion and technical interviews. Timelines vary by project needs.
Employment is contingent on eligibility for Controlled Goods security clearance.
Salary Range:
$93,700.00-$124,900.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
